THE ORIGINAL RED DEVILS

MARC SNEYD: 2024 SEASON OVERVIEW

Where to even start with the magnificent Marc Sneyd in 2024?

Perhaps his finest season of a decorated rugby league career, as he broke record after record, game after game to earn some significant individual accolades.

    • Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel finalist

    • Albert Goldthorpe Medal winner

    • 2024 Dream Team member (scrum-half)

    • Players’ Player of the Year

    • Coaches’ Player of the Year

    • Two Club Player of the Month awards

    • One Super League Player of the Month

Just a snapshot of what our sensational number seven achieved across the season as he dominated the Betfred Super League with his kicking game.

It was evident early on that Sneyd was quickly finding his groove, as from Round 2 onwards he won five consecutive Player of the Match medals.

Included within that run was a victory over Castleford Tigers where Sneyd notched a staggering four try assists – including a pinpoint high ball for Nene Macdonald’s stunning effort.

His first conversion against Wigan Warriors in Round 5 rose him above Steve Blakeley in Salford’s all-time Super League points scorer list.

Salford’s winning run came to an end at the hands of the same opposition in Round 7, but he was soon back conducting proceedings in our next three victories against London Broncos, Warrington Wolves and Huddersfield Giants.

After a short break, we faced the Wire again, this time away from home in what could be described as Sneyd’s best all-round performance of the season.

A high bar admittedly, but the halfback controlled the game almost effortlessly, scoring a try of his own and supplying one of the assists of the season for Deon Cross’ second-half Superman-esc effort.

He was just as influential in our next outing, where we completed a Super League double over the Saints via Chris Hankinson’s winner – voted our 2024 Try of the Season.

Sneyd continued to set the standard during the run-in, with his third and final try of the campaign coming in a 60-10 rout of Huddersfield in Round 23.

With the season drawing to a close and the individual accolades starting to be awarded, it was no surprise the 33-year-old continued to add to his already fine collection.

As well as a career-first Dream Team inclusion, Sneyd was nominated for the illustrious Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel, narrowly losing out to Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis.

Take a look at what his teammates had to say about his quality, prior to the ceremony.

With playoff rugby already secure, Sneyd was afforded a rest in Round 27, but prior to that, he was joint first in Super League for points scored (210) – adding another two during our Playoff Eliminator.

His trusty left boot kicked 98 goals at a staggering 88.9%, which, only inclusive of regular club kickers, was by far the most prolific across the Super League.

Four field goals and three tries make up the remaining points and his three 40/20’s have often swung the momentum in key moments.

A total of 22 try assists sees him only second to Lewis and Leigh’s Lachlan Lam across the competition, with his 16 assists from kicks the highest.

But them incredible numbers only tell you one story; Sneyd has been the difference in countless big games for the Red Devils during 2024.

SNEYD’S 2024 IN NUMBERS

Appearances: 27

Points: 212

Tries: 3

Try Assists: 23

Goals: 98

Goal-kicking percentage: 88.9%

Kick metres: 13,516

40/20’s: 3

ROWLEY ON SNEYD

“He doesn’t take himself too seriously and he enjoys what he does. He often comes here with Maximus and all the players enjoy watching how much fun he has when his son is around, when his family is around.

“He’s clearly a product of a fantastic upbringing. He’s clearly surrounded by a wonderful family, who support him well.

“He’s a favourite in our household because of how grounded and how down to earth he is and I just think he’s a perfect role model, and a perfect example of an elite athlete who is hitting the heights week in, week out, whose won everything there is to win.

“He’s just the boy next door, isn’t he? He’s the boy that’s just as comfortable with a Guinness and some darts in his hand as he is on the big stage lifting a Challenge Cup.”

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